#FIRSTLOOK: IMAGINE CINEMAS PRESEND “CANS FILM FESTIVAL”

Imagine Cinemas is delighted to announce the return of its beloved holiday initiative, the Cans Film Festival, running from December 6 to December 31, 2024. This annual event combines the magic of movies with the power of giving back, inviting moviegoers to support their communities while enjoying an exceptional cinematic experience. The Cans Film Festival: Donate, Save, and Sit Way Back and Enjoy the Show! This holiday season, Imagine Cinemas encourages patrons to make a difference by ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: MOTIONBALL RETURNS FEBRUARY 7, 2025 IN TORONTO

Today, the national nonprofit motionball for Special Olympics announced that its always sold-out 24th annual gala will return to Toronto’s Liberty Grand on Friday, February 7, 2025. Limited tickets are available now for $135. The remarkable evening will welcome professional athletes, media personalities, and celebrity Special Olympics athletes, alongside 2,100 guests, for an unforgettable night of increasing awareness, raising funds, and celebrating in support of the Special Olympics ... Read more

#FUNDRAISING: GIVING MACHINES AT TORONTO EATON CENTRE

The 'Light the World Giving Machine' is back. If you were around at Fairview Mall in North York last year, you might recall seeing these. Giving Machines are a unique vending machine where instead of buying chips or pop, you can purchase items from local and national charities. 100% of all proceeds go directly to the charities and this year they'll be in over 100 cities around the world. Charities are joining forces, side by side giving people tge choice to choose the items they want to ... Read more

#FUNDRAISING: GARDEN OF HOPE FUNDRAISER FOR ERNESTINE’S WOMEN’S SHELTER

Ernestine's Women’s Shelter is thrilled to announce the new and lavish 'Garden of Hope’ Fundraiser taking place from 6PM to 9PM on October 24th at Illuminarium (28 Gristmill Lane, Toronto, ON), an immersive, one-of-a-kind venue. A celebration of 41 years of service, Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter has helped over 15,000 women and their families, with the number continuously growing. For $200 per person, the gala will be an evening of inspiration from Ernestine’s past clients, elegant ... Read more

#FUNDRAISING: FIRED UP GALA 2024 IN SUPPORT OF SICK KIDS

The FIRED UP GALA is back this February, in support of Sick Kids! This event promises to be an unforgettable night filled with glamour, entertainment, and fundraising for a great cause! After last year’s success, the goal this year is to raise $75,000, with all the proceeds from this event going to SickKids. Key Details: An oyster bar Performance by iconic Canadian artist Karl Wolf Live entertainment & DJs spinning throughout the night 4-course dinner Top Shelf Open ... Read more

#FUNDRAISING: CONCORD X CLAW & KITTY RAISE FUNDS FOR SICKKIDS FOUNDATION

This is an amazing way to do good for the SickKids Foundation and also have some fun along the way! Concord and Claw & Kitty Join Forces for Fundraising Event Benefiting SickKids Foundation Concord, in collaboration with Claw & Kitty, is excited to announce a special fundraising event in support of SickKids Foundation. The event is set to take place at the Popup store located at Concord Park Place, 87 Esther Shiner Blvd, North York (beside IKEA), on December 3 and December 10, ... Read more

#FUNDRAISING: “LIGHT THE WORLD” GIVING MACHINES COMING TO TORONTO

We’re excited to announce that, for the first time ever, The #LightTheWorld Giving Machines will be in Toronto, and invite everyone to come and experience a new way to give to local and global charities during the holiday season. The Giving Machine is a vending machine that partners with local and international charities to offer over 30 items to donate to help those in need. Unlike most vending machines with a can of pop or chocolate bar, the Giving Machine will allow you to purchase an ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: “YOU DO YOU FOUNDATION” MENTORSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY TD BANK GROUP

Velvet Code, (Marlon Wurmitzer) is a Toronto, Canada International award-winning genderfluid Electronic Music DJ, producer, songwriter, radio show host and entrepreneur.  In 2022 Velvet launched the “You Do You Foundation”, (https://youdoyoufoundation.org) to help underprivileged and financially compromised 2SLGBTQIA+ musicians utilize music on their road to wellness.   Today it is the foundation's honor to announce the creation of the “You Do You Foundation” Mentorship ... Read more

#SPOTTED: RJ MITTE IN TORONTO FOR THE MARCH OF DIMES

Although he was to make it into the City last week for his latest Film THE RECALL, Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte made it here at last for a different reason. The 24-year-old actor known best for his work on that AMC series as Walter White Jr., was like his character, diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. He has overcome the odds and he is here to speak about it at the 18th annual Ability and Beyond Dinner at the Royal York Hotel tonight for The March of Dimes Canada, hosted by Carolyn Mackenzie of ... Read more

#SPOTTED: WILL ARNETT, JIM GAFFIGAN + KEVIN NEALON AT “LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE III” GALA

The third Laughter is the Best Medicine Gala, presented by BMO, was held last night at the Canadian National Exhibition's Automotive Building, the previous bash held September 2014.  Sure to be a star-studded affair with blockbuster names like Jerry Seinfeld (2012) and Chris Rock (2014) having graced the stage in previous years, comedic icons Jim Gaffigan and Kevin Nealon (Saturday Night Live) headlined this edition of the black-tie affair. Over 1,200 guests, who dined on culinary delights ... Read more